Jan 19 - Database or spreadsheet should be done by today. Remember to manage your time to get all sections completed.
Jan 18 - 1st part of final project due. Business card, flyer, mail-merge letter etc.
Jan 15 - Snow Day - Room open if you want to get work done.
Jan 14 - Fair use note.
Jan 13 - Copyright, patent, trademarks
Jan 12 - Copyright & plagiarism. Mr. McEwen guest speaker
Jan 11 - Snow Day! Classroom Open if you are here and need to get work done.
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Jan 6 - Final assignment ideas; what kind of business are you going to use for your final assignment? Travel agent, clothing store, etc. Remember you will need to complete a database, spreadsheet, website etc to show your software skills.
Jan 5 - Computer requirements for the average user. Web site fix up (get pictures into the correct folder & re add links).
Jan 4 - Last call computer comparison assignment. Note on e-businesses.
Dec 16 - 3 pages of site should be almost done. Check out dynamicdrive.com for things to add to site.
Dec 15 - Test HTML, ISP's, computer parts etc
Dec 14 - Web evaluation presentations. Get homepage done.
Dec 11 - Web evaluation presentations. Test review topics ISP types, advantages/disadvantages, parts of computer identification, HTML & web terminology
Dec 10 - Web evaluation presentations. Work on websites following items discussed in class re consistency, professionalism etc.
Dec 9 - Web evaluation presentations.
Dec 8 - Using Flash to create buttons & banners for website.
Dec 7 - Take up definitions. Check out Dreamweaver templates.
Dec 4 - Internet Terms list. Use the following link to help you get the answers.
Dec 3 - Assessing company webpages. What do you like/not like? Was it easy to use etc. Evaluate your given site and complete the listed questions. Make sure to support your reasons.
Dec 2 - Adding links, lists, images to practice site.
Dec 1 - Begin Web Design using Dreamweaver.
Nov 30 - Finish ISP note. List of work done/left to do given. Pick one and get it done.
Nov 27 - Internet Service Providers. How do you connect to the Internet? Compare ISPs and choose one that works for each group listed.
Nov 26 - Now that you have seen the components, continue to shop for a computer for your company. Remember to write 2 paragraphs; 1 about which company you are choosing, 2nd about why you chose the machine you did based on your needs from part 1.
Nov 25 - Peripheral devices note. Check out the components inside the computer. Take apart & put the machine back together.
Nov 24 - Types of software note (operating vs application). Continue computer comparison.
Nov 23 - Shopping for a computer, compare 4 different machines and select one for the career you chose.
Nov 20 - Hand-in publisher assignment
Nov 19 - Publisher assignment; letterhead, business letter, & menu or flyer should be done by the end of today. Last items to finish up tomorros.
Nov 18 - Finish logo then continue on Publisher templates to create items for the Sweet Treats snack shop.
Nov 17 - Using Adobe Photo shop, Thanks Shaunce & Josh for showing some skills to get us started. Design a simple logo to then add to your business card, letterhead, flyer etc for Sweet Treats snack shop. Use the templates in MS Publisher to complete the work.
Nov 16 - Creating a Logo. Try layering using PowerPoint then try one of the photo editing software listed.
Nov 12 - Test - Databases, Network security, networks
Nov 9 - Finish up network security questions and Database assignment
Nov 6 - finish video
Nov 5 - Video on Hacking & identity theft
Nov 4 - Network security. Complete the activity here.
Nov 3 - Finish cooking database practice. Time to try it on your own. Database assignment due Mon. Nov 9 (Choose either the 'Boston Pizza' or employee database to complete)
Nov 2 -Database report, sorting, filtering practice using the cooking database
Oct 30 - Sorting and Filtering
Oct 29 - Continue on Careers database. Copy to hand-in folder once you have finished filter & reports.
Oct 28 - Create instruction steps to make a database.
Oct 27 - Making forms and reports.
Oct 26 - Creating a database. What are they and why are they used.
Oct 23 - Catch up Period. Mini reports given with missing work to finish.
Oct 22 - Mail merge with letters.
Oct 21 - Computer Networks. Learn about hardware need for a home network.
Oct 20 - Peer evaluate choose your own adventure stories.
Oct 19 - Peer check the Formal letter. Write your reply using the Semi-Block format.
Oct 16 Write your letter following the formal business letter format. Hand-in by end of class. Continue on choose your own adventure assignment.
Oct 15 - Write your letter following the formal business letter format. Hand-in by end of class. Continue on choose your own adventure assignment.
Oct 14 - Stories looking good. Should have 10 slides by now.
Oct 9 - Print and hand in semi-formal letter about you. Practice custom animations using the file in the pick up folder.
Oct 8 - Type letter about you following semi-formal formatting. Begin thinking of your story for your powerpoint.
Oct 7 - If you missed the test, Rm 313 at lunch or during your spare. Today parts of a business letter. Type practice letter using format shown. Oct 6 - Test 1. Written & Practical parts. Practical on excel, Written from definitions, ergonomics & spreadsheets. Finish Google doc. Oct 5 - Practice worksheet from Friday well done for those who submitted it for a check. Review topics for test tomorrow (see Sept 30). Test 2 Parts written & practical spreadsheet. Try creating & sharing a Google doc.
Oct 2 - Hopefully final touches on Ergonomics assignment. Try creating & sharing a Google doc.
Oct 1 - Test moved to next Tues Oct 6 due to network problem yesterday. Try the Practice excel worksheet today to check what you need to review.
Sept 30 - Review topics for test tomorrow include Definitions about cloud computing, memory, etc from 1st week sheet. Ergonomics & spreadsheet skills. Practice excel worksheet
Sept 29 - Absolute cell reference to maintain a cell address $.
Sept 18 - Create a budget and use other functions; MAX, MIN, AVERAGE.
Sept 17 - Practice filtering and sorting in Excel.
Sept 16 - Formulas practice, check pickup folder for spreadsheet to use.
Sept 15 - Introduction to spreadsheets. Terminology note, 'Fishing.xls' to practice formatting cells and using the =SUM ( ) function.
Sept 14 - Finish video from Friday. Hand in your typed response to Part 3 along with the worksheet. Copy completed Newspapers to the BTA hand-in folder on the common drive.
Sept 11 - Watch CBC "Are We Digital Dummies". Complete the worksheet as you watch the video.
Sept 10 - Add to your newspaper. Remember to add bullets, tables, comics etc to make it look 'newpaper' like.
Sept 9 - Learning about the basic terminology of the computer. Use the Jan's Jegswork site to complete the worksheet. Make sure to read the lessons and use the activities to help you.
Sept 8 - Welcome to class. Login to the computer and Begin your Newspaper. Skills to show: Formatting fonts, photos, shapes, backgrounds, columns, borders etc. Show off what you know in telling us all about you!